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Anyone still running Windows 7?

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Keith Bennett38 Keith Bennett38 Newcomer
1 message
joined Aug 2010
#3981 ·
Dennis Adams said:So, I just ordered a laptop with 8 GB of RAM, and since we all know 32-bit systems can't really touch more than 4 GB... well, I know there isn't much software out there right now that actually needs a full 8 GB. I'm thinking about making the jump from Windows XP to Windows 7 (the 64-bit version), and I was wondering if that's actually worth it. Could you guys list some pros and cons of Windows 7 (64-bit) compared to XP (32-bit)? I mean, sure, the big plus is more RAM support, but I'm mostly worried about compatibility—that was such a headache when 7 first came out. If things are still bad enough that I can't run 90% of my programs, I might just stick with XP. Anyway, let me know what you think...

I don't see any reason why you wouldn't move over to Windows 7 (specifically the 64-bit version).
Everything seems compatible these days, everything works, so there's probably nothing to worry about.

You can find answers to some common questions regarding the differences between 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7 here.
Michael Richardson69 Michael Richardson69 Member
15 messages
joined Jan 2011
#3982 ·
I’ve got a laptop running an original copy of Windows Vista Home Premium. It hasn't been wiped or had a fresh OS install in a few years—just needs some serious cleaning up.
Now I'm looking to wipe the drive and reinstall that same Vista Home Premium. I still have the sticker with the product key. My main concern is this—my dad is planning to take the laptop over to Germany, and I'm wondering if they'll flag or block the device? I'm pretty sure it'll be fine since it's a legitimate version of Windows, but he has a buddy who actually got caught because he was using a pirated version.
Also, can I just download a clean, official version of Windows from the internet, plug in my key, and call it a day? Should everything work smoothly?
Sorry if that sounded a bit scrambled while I was typing it out—just trying to get the point across!

thanks !!!!
Joshua Garcia3 Joshua Garcia3 Active Member
70 messages
joined Jun 2008
#3983 ·
Where are those original Vista DVDs you got with the sticker? If they're legitimate, they should be good to go anywhere. 😢

You can't just grab a copy off the internet and expect the original key to work.
Peter Morgan3 Peter Morgan3 Active Member
57 messages
joined Jun 2011
#3984 ·
Allow me to chime in with a rather peculiar issue...
I have scoured the entire internet and found a million potential fixes, yet I am no closer to an answer than when I started.
While I am quite nostalgic for Windows XP... I recently made the jump to Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit.
That is where the trouble begins...
Following the installation, I ran all necessary updates and installed the drivers. Then the random freezes started. I wiped the Realtek HD drivers since I know they can be temperamental, and things seemed fine for a while.
Then I installed Crysis 2, played for a bit, went to sleep—and woke up to the same problem.
This time, my fresh Windows 7 gets stuck at "starting" and loops back to the beginning.
After several minutes of futility, the system finally boots up.
I logged in twice more during the day, and after about an hour or two, everything runs perfectly.

Has anyone perhaps encountered this specific issue?
I suspect the power supply, or perhaps one of those tedious possibilities, like swapping out a SATA cable or reseating the RAM sticks...
I enjoy Windows 7, but if it doesn't stabilize, I am going back to Windows XP... 🤷

PS: Specs are AMD Athlon (64) X2 5200+, Gigabyte GA-M56S motherboard, 3072 GHz RAM, ATI Radeon HD 4650, HDD: Maxtor+WDC

If anyone has any ideas, please feel free to share... I am open to suggestions.
Michael Richardson69 Michael Richardson69 Member
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joined Jan 2011
#3985 ·
Quote : Dennis Adams
Joshua Garcia3 said:So, where are those original Vista DVDs you got with the sticker? If they’re the genuine deal, they should be good to go anywhere! 😢

You can't just grab one off the web and expect the original key to actually work.


I honestly have no clue how there’s no DVD drive. When he first got it, I actually checked the laptop myself—looking around like, "Okay, where are the DVDs?" But he says there isn't one at all. And this wasn't some old used thing, either—he bought it brand new from Best Buy.
Man, I really wish there was a way to stop Windows Explorer from crashing on me—it’s such a headache! Every time I start pushing my system too hard and overload things, I get hit with that annoying "Windows Explorer has stopped working" error message. It's like trying to run a marathon in flip-flops—once you pick up the pace, everything just falls apart!
Is there any hope for this?
Karen Ward2 Karen Ward2 Member
34 messages
joined Mar 2009
#3986 ·
Which laptop model are you using? You likely have a hidden recovery partition on the drive that lets you reset Windows back to its factory settings. Sometimes they don't even include a physical DVD with the machine, so it might be worth glancing through your laptop's user manual to check...
Alex Doyle90 Alex Doyle90 Member
15 messages
joined Oct 2020
#3987 ·
Hey there... I have a quick question for the group. About two or three days ago, I finished setting up Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit) on my desktop, and then just yesterday, a Service Pack 1 update popped up. Naturally, I went ahead and triggered the whole download and installation process, only to be met with a "failed" message (error code 800B0100). Does anyone have any idea how I might fix this headache?
Noah Sanchez39 Noah Sanchez39 Member
30 messages
joined Mar 2010
#3988 ·
To start things off, give this a shot 🙂
Michael Richardson69 Michael Richardson69 Member
15 messages
joined Jan 2011
#3989 ·
Timothy Taylor42 said:Which laptop are we talking about here? You probably have a hidden partition used to roll Windows back to its factory settings. Some models don't even bother giving you a DVD—just check your laptop's user manual to see if that's an option...


Exactly—that's the deal. There are two partitions on here. One of them actually houses the HDD Recovery folder.
So, does that mean I can just reinstall Windows from there??
Alex Doyle90 Alex Doyle90 Member
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joined Oct 2020
#3990 ·
Noah Sanchez39, I’m afraid even that didn't do the trick.
Carl Robinson Carl Robinson Newcomer
1 message
joined Jan 2012
#3991 ·
Ashley Smith21 said:I could really use some help if anyone has run into this before... I keep getting these constant pop-up notifications telling me that my Windows isn't genuine, though I have no idea how that even happened. It’s happening several times an hour while I'm just trying to watch a movie, and it's becoming incredibly annoying. On top of that, my desktop background keeps turning black, and every time I try to set a new one, the notification pops up again and everything goes dark... HELP!

Look, you're running non-genuine Windows. It seems like your system is set to automatically pull updates from the web, which is likely what's triggering the check. For now, go ahead and disable those automatic updates. After that, you can try searching online for a tool to fix the activation, but honestly? Don't hold your breath—it probably won't work.🙂
Karen Garcia5 Karen Garcia5 Member
10 messages
joined Jan 2012
#3992 ·
Peter Morgan3 said:Anyway, if anyone has an idea—just say it. I'm open to suggestions, I guess.

The first step is pretty standard. Just check the Event Viewer to see what kind of errors are being logged.
Peter Morgan3 Peter Morgan3 Active Member
57 messages
joined Jun 2011
#3993 ·
Thomas Hernandez21 said:The first step is standard procedure: check the Event Viewer to see what errors have been logged...

Zero points for me, friend...
Actually, there was a minor development this evening—I discovered on the troubleshooting list that the issue lies with the RAM...
Interesting, given that this wasn't an issue earlier this morning...
🙂

Well, Thomas Hernandez21, two heads are better than one... what would your recommendation be?
Should I pull up the tiles, flush them out, perhaps swap their positions... or something else entirely?
Joshua Garcia3 Joshua Garcia3 Active Member
70 messages
joined Jun 2008
#3994 ·
Peter Morgan3 said:Zero points, buddy.
Well, I guess a tiny change actually happened tonight—I found a note on the troubleshooting list suggesting the issue might be with the RAM.
Kind of strange, since that wasn't even an option this morning...
🙂

Anyway, Thomas Hernandez21—two heads are better than one, right? So, what’s your take?
Should I try rearranging the tiles, maybe swap their positions... or do something else entirely?

Maybe try testing them one at a time, then in pairs, just to see if you can figure out which specific one is acting up. 😢
Peter Morgan3 Peter Morgan3 Active Member
57 messages
joined Jun 2011
#3995 ·
I downloaded the motherboard drivers last night—specifically the Realtek UAA package and its dependencies. Everything seems stable this morning, even under heavy load...
Ran a scan for errors. Nothing found.
Bill Gates says my system is solid, both hardware and software wise. He even gave me a perfect 5.0 rating... 😂
I suppose I'll take his word for it... 😁
I'll leave it running all day and see how it holds up...
(It still feels like some minor software or driver conflict, likely something insignificant since it never happened on Windows XP, but we'll see as the day progresses)
☕
Peter Morgan3 Peter Morgan3 Active Member
57 messages
joined Jun 2011
#3996 ·
A quick update—booted the PC this morning, everything loaded in about five minutes, and then it just froze solid while I was making coffee.
Right, I forgot to mention that I did spot one specific error, that infamous "critical error 41."
Naturally, I spent some time digging through customer support...
But they were useless; the explanations are all over the place, so perhaps I’m just cursed... 🤷

Anyway, there is one similarity—it tends to freeze up a few minutes after the initial boot..
The power supply? Hmm, my 400W unit should be sufficient... Or maybe it’s a sign I need an upgrade?
(I am trying the cheap fixes first, though it feels like I might end up needing new hardware, or just reverting to Windows XP..)

So, that’s the situation, everyone... ☕
Joshua Garcia3 Joshua Garcia3 Active Member
70 messages
joined Jun 2008
#3997 ·
And what kind of power supply are we talking about? Manufacturer and model number. 🙂
Edward Booth9 Edward Booth9 Member
11 messages
joined Jul 2010
#3998 ·
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How do I go about getting rid of these unspecified files in Windows 7?
The game itself was uninstalled quite a while ago, and I've already checked the Program Files folders—there's nothing left there. But then I look here, in this specific corner of Windows, and it's still listing the games. These leftovers are just sitting there. Does anyone know how to clear them out?

It was just one single game, but for some reason, it left behind over 15 different files right here.
Joshua Garcia3 Joshua Garcia3 Active Member
70 messages
joined Jun 2008
#3999 ·
Maybe give Revo Uninstaller a shot. 🙂
Peter Morgan3 Peter Morgan3 Active Member
57 messages
joined Jun 2011
#4000 ·
@Joshua Garcia3/">@@Joshua Garcia3
Believe me, I haven't the slightest clue—though I will check the specs later...
(My computer is quite a mess right now, so I'll need some time to dig through everything and take it apart—I don't have my receipt handy)
☕

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